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YH53 KXV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,030 mi
Last recorded119,030 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 119,030 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2018 119,030 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2017 115,298 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure power steering hose (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure but not causing any danger (brake pad wear sensor)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front tyre cut to side wall and perished

Offside Rear tyre cuts to outer side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

engine light on dash

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,907 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 112,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear pipes (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,434 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 106,434 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 102,206 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

damage to nsf tyre side wall

Fail 20 Nov 2013 101,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

damage to nsf tyre side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,587 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 93,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 71,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 62,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,698 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 51,698 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 42,433 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YH53 KXV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 KXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH53 KXV registered?

YH53 KXV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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